IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM IN GIVING ACCESS TO COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AT NATURAL TOURISM PARK OF PELAIHARI, SOUTH KALIMANTAN

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the implementation of the Conservation Partnership program at Natural Tourism of Pelaihari (Taman Wisata Alam/ TWA Pelaihari) along with the factors that influence its success. The method used in this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach described in descriptive form, by describing the preparation of Conservation Partnership program planning obtained from the results of observations, interviews, literature studies, documentation, and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). The data analysis used is descriptive analysis. The research results show that the stages of the Conservation Partnership program process at TWA Pelaihari consist of 4 stages, namely: (1) preparation, (2) making the group proposed activity plans, (3) assessment and approval, and (4) formulation and signing of an agreement. Implementation of the Conservation Partnership program at TWA Pelaihari consists of (1) institutional strengthening, (2) providing access, (3) area conservation, and (4) monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Factors influencing the implementation of the Conservation Partnership program consist of (1) human resource (HR) factors, (2) natural factors, (3) dependency factors, (4) skills factors, and (5) group competition factors. The Conservation Partnership is structured based on a participatory conservation planning process involving elements of the community, village government, and the South Kalimantan BKSDA where the strategies formulated support the success of the Conservation Partnership program.

Keywords

• implementation
• conservation partnership
• twa pelaihari